The Mainspring: Master and Dynamic's Wireless Headphones Make a Statement

Master and Dynamic, a New York-based company, has been making waves in the premium headphone game with their latest release, the MW50 on-ear wireless headphones. This three-year-old company is catching up quickly, and if the MW50 is any indication, they're doing it right. These beautifully designed headphones not only look great but also boast solid build quality and excellent sound, making them one of our favorite new wireless headphones in the genre.

The first thing that caught our attention was the classy design of these headphones. The moment we saw them online, we knew we had to get a closer look. And boy, were we right! In person, they're even more stunning than we expected. The solid build quality is evident, with stainless steel and aluminum used in their construction. You can feel the tension in the band as you put them on, which ensures a comfortable fit that's neither too tight nor too loose.

The leather on top is made of genuine Co hiide, while lamb skin leather adds an extra layer of comfort. The mesh panels allow for excellent airflow and breathability, making these headphones ideal for extended wear. We were also pleased to see the screen covering 40mm Bumann drivers, which provides a clear and detailed sound signature.

One area where we did notice some minor issues was with the earpads. They tend to get oily fairly quickly, but a simple cleaning with warm water and a rag resolved the issue. However, this is a minor complaint compared to the overall exceptional quality of these headphones.

The MW50 features onboard control, including an easy-access power switch, LEDs that indicate battery life and pairing, and volume controls on the side. The microphone for fielding phone calls is also a nice touch. On the bottom, you'll find a standard 3.5mm input in case the battery runs out, which can be plugged into to keep the headphones powered up. The USBC charging port offers rapid charging, making it an excellent feature for those who want to get the most out of their headphones.

Speaking of accessories, Master and Dynamic includes a nice selection with these headphones, including a soft pouch that fits them perfectly. The case is durable and allows the headphones to pack in neatly, making it easy to take them on-the-go. We also appreciate the option to choose between a hard or soft case.

One of our favorite features of these headphones is their comfort level. The marshmallow pads are incredibly soft and feel like a joy to put on. They adjust easily on the axis, allowing for a secure fit that's neither too tight nor too loose. While we would have liked just a bit more padding on top, it's an minor complaint in an otherwise exceptional design.

The sound signature of the MW50 is also worth mentioning. It's warm and full in the low registers, with crystal-clear accuracy up top. Details like textures and instrumental separation are all remarkably impressive, even when compared to wired headphones. The soundstage is surprisingly wide, allowing for a great amount of room for instruments to occupy themselves.

Of course, no premium headphone would be complete without a hefty price tag. And the MW50 is no exception, with a $450 price point that's sure to deter some listeners. However, Master and Dynamic makes it clear that these headphones are built to last for decades, and you'll always get a premium product for your money.

If you're looking for a gorgeous pair of headphones that are comfortable and have exceptional sound quality, the MW50 is definitely worth checking out. With its sleek design, solid build quality, and impressive sound signature, it's clear that Master and Dynamic has hit the nail on the head with their latest release.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enNew York based master and dynamic may be new to the premium headphone game but if the mw50 on ear Wireless or any indication this three-year-old company is catching up quickly these are a gorgeously designed pair of headphones with a solid build quality and excellent sound to make them one of our favorite new wireless headphones in the genre we love the look of these headphones the first time we saw them online but they're even better in person not only do they have a really classy design but they're really solidly built out of stainless steel and aluminum you can feel right on the band there's a lot of tension here here so they hold to fit nicely they just kind of Glide along the band there then of course this is gorgeous leather on Top This is made out of Co hiide here and then there's actually lamb skin leather on here that's extremely comfortable you can feel a lot of cushion here and then like a lot of Premium headphones you can pop them off and underneath you can see the screen here covering 40 mm burum drivers one thing we did notice about the pads is they tend to get oily fairly quickly but we were able to clean them up nicely with just some warm water and a rag the mw50 being a wireless headphone of course there are some onboard control here you can see this easy access power switch here and then these LEDs which indicate battery life and pairing then on the other side there's a plus and minus volume uh song Skip and play pause right there and there's a little microphone here for fielding phone calls and there are a couple of inputs on the bottom here there's this standard 3.5 mm input in case the battery goes dead you can plug these in and then on the other side you see this USBC charging port we're going to be seeing more and more of these come around and what's nice about this input is it offers rapid charging that's especially nice for the mw50 because they only offer 16 hours of battery life you'll get a nice little selection of accessories with these headphones including this little case which offers two braided cables inside here's that 3.5 mm cable we talked about and the USB charging cable right here nice length on this one actually if you'd rather a soft pouch than a hard case this is the pouch for you it's actually really durable and fits the headphones easily they'll pack in here nicely so you can take them along for the ride one of our favorite features of these headphones are just how comfortable they really are these marshmallow pads are just a joy to put on extremely soft really feel nice and they adjust easily on the axis here to rotate so it's they fit perfectly only thing we could have used is maybe just a little more padding on top but you can wear these for hours with really no trouble that Comfort actually extends all the way into the sound signature as well which is warm and full in the low registers and cut with Crystal Clear accuracy up top details textures and instrumental separation are all extremely impressive here wired or otherwise we were also surprised at just how wide and expansive The Sound Stage is stretching well beyond what you'd expect in a pair of onar cans complex tracks offer a ton of room for the instruments to occupy while simply recording is a stretch sted into space for an impressive amount of detail and Clarity between the notes the mw50 is $450 price tag is definitely going to be a barrier for some listeners but master and dynamic does claim that these are built to last for decades and you're always going to pay a premium for luxury design if you're looking for a gorgeous pair of headphones that are comfy and have extremely Great Sound we definitely think you should check out the mw50New York based master and dynamic may be new to the premium headphone game but if the mw50 on ear Wireless or any indication this three-year-old company is catching up quickly these are a gorgeously designed pair of headphones with a solid build quality and excellent sound to make them one of our favorite new wireless headphones in the genre we love the look of these headphones the first time we saw them online but they're even better in person not only do they have a really classy design but they're really solidly built out of stainless steel and aluminum you can feel right on the band there's a lot of tension here here so they hold to fit nicely they just kind of Glide along the band there then of course this is gorgeous leather on Top This is made out of Co hiide here and then there's actually lamb skin leather on here that's extremely comfortable you can feel a lot of cushion here and then like a lot of Premium headphones you can pop them off and underneath you can see the screen here covering 40 mm burum drivers one thing we did notice about the pads is they tend to get oily fairly quickly but we were able to clean them up nicely with just some warm water and a rag the mw50 being a wireless headphone of course there are some onboard control here you can see this easy access power switch here and then these LEDs which indicate battery life and pairing then on the other side there's a plus and minus volume uh song Skip and play pause right there and there's a little microphone here for fielding phone calls and there are a couple of inputs on the bottom here there's this standard 3.5 mm input in case the battery goes dead you can plug these in and then on the other side you see this USBC charging port we're going to be seeing more and more of these come around and what's nice about this input is it offers rapid charging that's especially nice for the mw50 because they only offer 16 hours of battery life you'll get a nice little selection of accessories with these headphones including this little case which offers two braided cables inside here's that 3.5 mm cable we talked about and the USB charging cable right here nice length on this one actually if you'd rather a soft pouch than a hard case this is the pouch for you it's actually really durable and fits the headphones easily they'll pack in here nicely so you can take them along for the ride one of our favorite features of these headphones are just how comfortable they really are these marshmallow pads are just a joy to put on extremely soft really feel nice and they adjust easily on the axis here to rotate so it's they fit perfectly only thing we could have used is maybe just a little more padding on top but you can wear these for hours with really no trouble that Comfort actually extends all the way into the sound signature as well which is warm and full in the low registers and cut with Crystal Clear accuracy up top details textures and instrumental separation are all extremely impressive here wired or otherwise we were also surprised at just how wide and expansive The Sound Stage is stretching well beyond what you'd expect in a pair of onar cans complex tracks offer a ton of room for the instruments to occupy while simply recording is a stretch sted into space for an impressive amount of detail and Clarity between the notes the mw50 is $450 price tag is definitely going to be a barrier for some listeners but master and dynamic does claim that these are built to last for decades and you're always going to pay a premium for luxury design if you're looking for a gorgeous pair of headphones that are comfy and have extremely Great Sound we definitely think you should check out the mw50\n"